Moving Iron Podcast

This episode connects the dots between the auto and ag equipment industries, highlighting how high interest rates, margin compression, and informed buyers are forcing dealers to move faster and operate leaner. Jason Cox shares why data-driven tools, disciplined pricing, and inventory velocity are critical for profitability. On the farm side, we break down shifting acreage trends, with soybeans gaining favor due to stronger economic...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the volatility in late-model high-horsepower tractor pricing, spotlighting recent auction swings of the Case IH Steiger 470 Quadtrac.

From a record $493,250 sale in early 2024 to a sharp drop just months later, dealer oversupply sent prices tumbling. But by mid-2025, the market began to stabilize — and recent auction results show signs of recovery. Buc...

Casey Seymour and Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson offer key insights into the agricultural equipment marketplace, recent auction trends, and the potential impact of evolving EPA guidelines. Later in the episode, Shawn Hackett joins and dives deep into the ongoing weather volatility across the U.S., shifting dynamics in commodity markets, and broader implications for agriculture and livestock industries. Finally, we end the episode w...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dive into the latest signals from the Arkansas auction—and the story is clear: quality iron is in high demand. Near-new machines are bringing premium prices, three-to-five-year-old equipment is leading the charge, and buyers are more confident than ever in the used market. The conversation also covers how video, digital promotion, and honest storytelling are chan...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour is joined by Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson to break down the rapidly shifting dynamics of the used agricultural equipment market. From dramatic declines in late-model auction volumes to changing pressure points between dealers and farmers, the data tells a powerful story about where the market has been—and where it’s heading.

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In this episode, Casey and Greg dig into why the used farm equipment market is proving far more resilient than expected, with older machines holding strong at auction while new equipment continues to take heavy depreciation hits. They break down how weather, market pressure, and operational pivots are reshaping auction lineups — including the surprising influx of low-hour, late-model equipment as farms restructure and shift f...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the shifting dynamics shaping the ag equipment marketplace—and why 2026 could mark a major turning point. From surprising strength in auction values to unprecedented shortages in combines, the market is behaving in ways few expected. Casey outlines signals pointing to stabilization in supply, demand, and pricing, while Greg shares eye-opening auction r...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dig into the shifting foundations of the agricultural equipment market and what they mean for dealers, farmers, and anyone tied to iron. From stabilizing auction prices to longer trade cycles and a shrinking supply of late-model machines, the ag equipment landscape is undergoing a structural reset.

The conversation breaks down how post-COVID pricing, depreciation chang...

In this episode, Casey and Greg break down what they’re seeing across auctions, dealerships, and the broader ag economy. From high auction volumes and surprisingly strong machinery prices to warnings of an emerging shortage of quality used equipment, the conversation dives deep into what’s really driving today’s market. They explore how faster, more efficient inventory systems are stabilizing prices, why farmer se...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dive deep into one of the most heated conversations in ag equipment today: the push for simpler, more repair-friendly machinery in the face of tightening emissions regulations and shifting political winds. Sparked by recent comments from President Trump, the debate has farmers, manufacturers, and dealers all asking the same question—what would ‘simple&rsquo...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson break down the latest trends shaping the used farm equipment market. They highlight strong auction activity, record-breaking prices on high-value models, and the growing gap between auction and dealer pricing.

 Casey and Greg discuss rising demand for clean, low-hour machines, more small auctions entering the mix, and the continued imp...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson dive into the powerful mix of holiday tradition and hard data shaping today’s ag equipment market. Between comparing Thanksgiving pies and sharing snowstorm stories from the farm, the hosts break down the forces driving exceptional auction results and rapidly evolving buyer behavior.

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In this episode of Moving Iron with Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson, the guys break down a fast-shifting ag equipment market where inventory is tightening but prices remain surprisingly firm. Despite last year’s steep declines, auction prices for big iron—like the 8R 410 and 9RX 640—slipped only about 3% in 2023, even as the supply of these models at auction fell by more than two-thirds. The crew digs into what th...

In this episode, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down recent auction results showing steady ag equipment prices despite ongoing supply shortages. They discuss how limited availability of one-year-old models is driving higher demand and prices, how farmers are adapting by turning to used equipment, and why proactive planning with dealers and lenders is key to securing the right machinery in today’s tight market.

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In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson dive into the evolving world of ag equipment — from record-breaking auction sales to the latest in tillage technology. Greg shares standout auction stories, including a 1969 Massey 1130 and a John Deere 4020 that turned heads with their impressive prices. The hosts explore how nostalgia shapes buying behavior, the role of classic trac...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dig into the headline-driven rally in beans and what it reveals about the broader ag market. As fall sets in, they explore how changing weather patterns, shifting economic policies, and political headlines—from interest rate drops to international trade talks—are influencing farmer senti...

The used equipment market is running hot — and it’s not just the weather. In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down what’s driving record-breaking auction prices for hay equipment from brands like New Holland, Haybuster, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson. We dig into the surprising shift in seasonality that’s bringing early buying activity to the market, how dealers are using s...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the dynamic close to 2025 in the ag equipment world. From a flood of last-minute year-end auctions to a critical shortage of quality used gear, the market is heating up fast. Farmers are holding back purchases, waiting on tax moves and government clarity—especially around Section 179. Meanwhile, weather whiplash and aging buyer demographics are reshapi...